Riyadh, Sept. 8 (Petra) — Saudi Arabia on Tuesday strongly condemned
attacks by the Houthi militia targeting civilian and economic
facilities in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran, which injured
73 civilians, including women and children.

In a statement carried by the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the
Kingdom also condemned the militia’s continued attacks on commercial
vessels in the Red Sea and threats to international maritime freedom
of navigation.

Saudi Arabia reiterated its categorical rejection of what it
described as the militia’s hostile approach and criminal conduct,
saying the actions threaten the security and stability of Yemen and
its Arab and Islamic surroundings and reflect the militia’s continued
rejection of peace efforts.

The Kingdom affirmed its legitimate right to take all necessary
measures to defend its sovereignty, protect national resources and
safeguard the security and safety of citizens and residents,
stressing that it would not tolerate attacks targeting its territory
or resources in accordance with international law.

Saudi Arabia warned of the consequences of continued Houthi attacks
against civilians and civilian facilities and called for an immediate
halt to all forms of escalation and threats to maritime security.

The Kingdom also called on the international community to assume its
responsibilities and implement relevant UN Security Council
resolutions, particularly resolutions 2216 (2015) and 2722 (2024).

//Petra// NQ